Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on track to return from knee surgery when training camp opens in September.Embiid had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April following a disastrous, injury-plagued season that limited the two-time NBA scoring champion to just 19 games.

After he played just 19 games this past season, the Sixers believe Joel Embiid will be ready for training camp in September. “Things are on track to be ready right around there,” president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said Wednesday after making the team’s selection in the NBA draft.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is progressing in his recovery from April knee surgery, 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said Wednesday night.